Council Updates the Vehicle and Traffic Code
Notable Agenda Items at Common Council:
Elizabeth Hogan addressed the Council on the Crandall Park Improvements Master Plan that the Crandall Park Beautification Committee completed. The Council voted to support their proposal as they begin private fundraising efforts.
Four years of discussion and a plan drafted by LaBella Associates for the master plan of Crandall Park.
Adding a spine path with ADA-compliant guiderails and walking paths.
Designate a memorial tree planting area
Restrict vehicle traffic to one-way along Crandall Place, as well as construct a secondary pedestrian trail adjacent along the spine.
Improve parking area and stormwater management adjacent to Crandall Pond.
Additional playground equipment
Remove three dead White Pine trees near the field house to make room for a pedestrian path.
Residents on Webster Avenue addressed the Council regarding the proposed amendment to the Vehicles and Traffic Code, discussing concerns regarding the north end of Webster Avenue being added to parking prohibitions. Their concerns were noted, and the amendment was adjusted. The resolution passed, approving the amendments to the Vehicles and Traffic Code:
AMEND Vehicle and Traffic 208-58, Schedule XI: Parking prohibited at all times, adding South Webster Avenue along the cemetery perimeter, Grant Avenue, and Holman Street, as well as removing Elm Street; and
AMEND Vehicle and Traffic 208-62, Schedule XV: No Standing at Grant Avenue; and
AMEND Vehicle and Traffic 208-61, Schedule XV: No Stopping at Grant Avenue; and
AMEND Vehicle and Traffic 208-70, Schedule XXIII: Two Handicapped Parking Spots for 68 Bay Street; and
NEW Vehicle and Traffic 208-76, Schedule XXIX: Location of EV Charging Stations by Voltpost, Inc. at 31 Broad Street and 22 Bay Street.
Resolution was approved for the 2026 Health Insurance plans from Highmark of Northeastern New York - EPO 8000 and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage, including a new “Difference Card” program.
Resolution was approved for the creation of a Human Resource Specialist position, subject to Civil Service final approval of job qualifications at a salary of $54,948.54.
Resolution tabled regarding a new three-year contract with the Employee Assistance Program of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties, Inc. at the request of Diana Palmer for further information.
Resolution tabled a potential amendment to the Water and Sewer City Code (177-37) in regard to water and sewer installation, pending the updated fee schedule.
Committee Reports:
Sustainability Committee (led by Dan Donahue):
Next meeting on December 15, 2025, at 5:30pm
Technology Committee (led by Ben Lapham):
Enterprise Managed Detection and Response Cyber Security from CrowdStrike or Orbital Fire is being considered.
A National Institute of Science and Technology Cybersecurity Framework from Orbital Fire will showcase recommendations on December 16, 2025, at 3:30pm
.gov domain name is functional on the website, and the email migrations are in process with Michaela from Stored Tech
Stored Tech is setting up Microsoft Office training as well as cable quotes for the Clerk's office renovations
Bring Your Own Device, as well as Artificial Intelligence policies, are being considered
Financial Disclosures of Budget Line Items:
Between 11/1/2025 to 11/30/2025, the city generated $6,624.62 in parking violation payments, ballooning the year-to-date total to $55,571.58.
Resolution passed to move $14,648 from the Police Department Overtime Fund to the Other Contracted Services Fund to procure six (6) Body Worn cameras and docking station for the police department. Quote from COBAN Technologies below.
Resolution passed to increase the Miscellaneous Public Safety Income and Police Department Overtime Fund by $12,863.21, since the Police Department received funds from the Warren County STOP DWI Program.
Resolution passed to increase two (2) Department of Public Works accounts to pay for ongoing 2025 costs by $11,000 and decrease the Personnel fund.
City Encroachment Permits:
Resolution passed to retroactively approve Encroachment Permit #90-2025 for National Grid excavations over existing gas mains on Elm Street between December 1-15, 2025.
Resolution passed to retroactively approve Encroachment Permit #91-2025 for a new water line service added at 20 East Washington Street between November 20-27, 2025.
Resolution passed to retroactively approve Encroachment Permit #92-2025 to extend current encroachment in front of 185 Glen Street from November 23-26, 2025.
Resolution passed to retroactively approve Encroachment Permit #93-2025 to block off four parking spaces in front of the Charles Wood Theater on December 5th between 8am-3pm as well as December 12th between 8am-3pm.
Resolution passed to retroactively approve Encroachment Permit #94-2025 for National Gride excavations to install new gas services to 33 and 35 Arlington Street between December 1-15, 2025.
Councilperson Recognitions:
Diana Palmer highlighted an upcoming Downtown Collaborative initiative this Thursday, December 11th between 4-8pm called “Ladies Night” to encourage local shopping during the holiday season.
Jim Clark highlighted an event happening on Thursday, December 18th between 5-7pm called “Together We Shine”, which will be a gathering to recognize and celebrate the partnerships that have created the city's success. It will be held at the ED Center on South Street.
